Alliance Annual Report
Mid-Continent Exploration and Production Safety Network (MCEPS), Energy
Training Council and Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association Alliance
December 8, 2008

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed. September 9, 2007

   Overview:

   The Mid-Continent Exploration and Production Safety Network (MCEPS), Energy Training Council and Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association Alliance, promotes an awareness of safety, health and environmental issues and solutions in the exploration and production of oil and gas in the mid-continent region of Oklahoma. The goal of the Alliance is improved work site conditions and a reduction of work site fatalities and serious injuries through the delivery of safety training and education and the development and sharing of accident prevention programs by participants.

   Implementation Team Members:

   Joyce Ryel, MCEPS
   Kim Kohler, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association
   Mike Stovall, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association
   Heather Hartman, OSHA

   Contributors:

   The original purpose of this alliance has melded into the Mid-Continent Exploration and Production Safety Network (MCEPS) organization, and it is through activities MCEPS that the goals and objectives of the Alliance are represented. Members of the alliance implementation team are officers in the MCEPS organization. MCEPS officers, meeting sponsors and presenters may be considered contributors to the alliance through their continuous participation and/or support of MCEPS organization.

   Evaluation Period:

   September 9, 2007 through December 8, 2008

2. A. Meetings Before the Alliance signing

   Date	Location	Type of Meeting
   02-21-07	OIPA Office	In-person
   03-29-07	OIPA Office	In-person
   04-19-97	OIPA Office	In-person
   05-24-07	OIPA Office	In-person
   06-21-07	OIPA Office	In-person
   10-18-07	OIPA Office	In-person
   12-20-07	OIPA Office	In-person
   01-17-08	MNTC-South Campus	In-person
   07-17-08	FTTC-Portland Campus	In-person

   *MCEPS Ad Hoc / Executive Committee meetings are comprised of Alliance Implementation Teams members and, as result, MCEPS committee meetings serve a dual role.

   B. *Implementation Team Meetings

   Date	Location	Type of Meeting
   10-18-07	OIPA Office	In-person
   12-20-07	OIPA Office	In-person
   01-17-08	MNTC-South Campus	In-person
   07-17-08	FTTC-Portland Campus	In-person

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   • Events:

     During this defined evaluation period, there were 13 MCEPS industry meetings where a variety of topic were covered such as:

     Dealing with the Print Media OSHA Accidents
     SPCC Plans and Related Regulations Drivers Training
     DOT/PHMSA Regulation Update Common OSHA Myths
     Workers’ Compensation Issues/ Updates Safety Coaching
     Workers’ Compensation Basics Fall Protection
     Training in the Workplace-Panel Discussion
     Frac Tanks /Static Discharge Snake Bites
     Drug Awareness Hand Safety

     Mock (OSHA) Informal Conference

     Member of MCEPS / Alliance Implementation Team provided training on “plugging operations” to members of the Oklahoma City OSHA Area Office compliance staff, Little Rock Area Office compliance staff, Oklahoma Department of Labor-OSHA Consultation, and training coordinators with the Oklahoma Career Technology Business & Industry Division.

     Approximately 15 MCEP/ Alliance Implementation Team members participate in an oil & gas curriculum development meeting at the University of Central Oklahoma. The Director of Industrial Safety Occupational & Technology Education requested input and arrange for a ½ day development meeting.

   • Products:

     With the consent of presenters at MCEPS meeting, ppt presentations are provided by e-mail to meeting participants / members for their use.

   Outreach and Communication

   • Events:

     MCEPS member spoke at the Oklahoma State Management Council about MCEPS.

     Three members of MCEPS/Alliance Implementation Team spoke about MCEPS at the Oklahoma Safety Council’s annual 2008 Safety and Health Conference in Tulsa, OK.

     MCEPS member spoke at 3 contractor safety meetings of an exploration company about MCEPS.

     MCEPS member company’s newsletter featured an article about MCEPS.

     MCEPS member spoke to a UCO college class of students pursing degrees in safety about Oil and Gas safety and MCEPS.

     Scheduled a MCEPS outreach meeting December 11 at Woodward Technology Center with oil and gas

   • Products:

     MCEPS developed an organization “logo” for use in correspondence / with any future products etc.

     The following information was provided by the Oklahoma City OSHA Area Office in follow-up to subjects raised during MCEPS meetings, in response to phone queries by individuals in the oil & gas industry or subjects raised at other alliance meetings also applicable to the oil & gas industry, and then provided to the MCEPS president for e-mail distribution to meeting participants and MCEPS members:

     Data/description of fatality incidents
     Data/description of violations cited by OKC AO inspection activity
     Data/description of 5(a)(1) violations cited by OKC AO

     Follow-up clarifying and/or explanatory information related to:
     Material Handling Equipment Powered Industrial Trucks
     Coverage of Temporary Workers Fall Protection
     PPE Payment Rule Eyewash Facilities
     Lockout/Tagout 1910.147 Handrails 1910.24
     Recordkeeping Issues 1904
     Application of Industry Consensus Standards/Guidelines
     Multi-Employer Policy
     Compliance Responsibilities With A Change In Company Ownership

     News article (OIPA) on OSHA’s Inspection Process / Oil & Gas REP

     News article about MCEPS in the Daily Oklahoman Newspaper

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   • Events:

     Member of MCEPS / Alliance Implementation Team attended the 2008 OSHA Region VI Oil & Gas Safety Conference in Houston, Texas Dec 2-.

   • Products:

     Member of MCEPS / Alliance Implementation Team is in the early stages of assembling a local committee to evaluate and develop safe practices for preventing fires/ explosions associated with static buildup in frac tanks. Any results of that effort would have regional impact since participants in MCEPS operate throughout the Mid-Continent (TX, OK., KS).

     Three (3) members of MCEPS attended / participated in a meeting following the OSHA Region VI Oil & Gas Safety Conference about forming a “national” networking organization.

     Member of MCEPS helped establish a similar safety networking organization to MCEPS in Colorado.

4. Results

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached and/or Trained
   Monthly MCEPS meetings attendance	40
   Electronic Distribution (Follow-up info)	600
   Print (OIPA newsletter article)	1700
   Training (Plugging operations)	25
   Conference (OSC Annual S & H Conf)	30
   Print (Corporate newsletter article)	8000
   Safety Meeting (Company contractor meetings)	175 (contractors)
   Conference (Oklahoma State Management Council)	60
   College class	60
   Total Reached and/or Trained	10,690

5. Upcoming Milestones

   For CY 2009 the principle goal is to expand participation in MCEPs by the Energy Industry with an emphasis on reaching smaller producers, operators and servicing companies and facilitating SHE training opportunities.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Oklahoma City Area Office
And the
Oklahoma Department of Labor, OSHA Consultation Division
And the
Oklahoma Safety Council
July 5, 2016

1. Alliance Background
   1. Date Signed

      June 26, 2015

   2. Evaluation Period

      June 26, 2015 to June 17, 2016

   3. Alliance Overview

      OSHA and Oklahoma Safety Council (OSC) formed an Alliance to provide OSC members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to occupational hazards, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). In developing this Alliance, OSHA and OSC recognize that OSHA’s State On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      David Bates, Area Director, Oklahoma City Area Office
      Jorge Delucca, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Oklahoma City Area Office

      Oklahoma Safety Council
      David Koeneke, Executive Director, Oklahoma Safety Council

      Oklahoma Department of Labor
      Mark Costello, Commissioner, Oklahoma Department of Labor
      Diana Jones, Director, OSHA Consultation Division, Oklahoma Department of Labor

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Alliance coordination and planning was conducted through phone, email, and meetings with the Oklahoma Safety Council throughout the year.

   David Bates, OCAO Area Director, participated in planning meetings or teleconferences with the OSC for the following events:

   • March 2016: David Bates met with representatives of Oklahoma Safety Council, ASSE, Oklahoma Department of Labor and other organizations to plan the Workers Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil on April 28, 2016
   • National Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, training class at Oklahoma Safety Council May 3, 2016
   • 2016 Oklahoma Safety and Health Conference, June 16-17, 2016
3. Activities and Products

   Alliance Activity

   • Training and Education: During the National Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, on May 3, 2016, David Bates, OCAO Area Director conducted presentations during an OSHA 7405 Falls Hazards Awareness for the Construction Industry class facilitated by the Oklahoma Safety Council.
   • Outreach and Communication: During the 2016 Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference, on June 16-17, 2016, David Bates, OCAO Area Director, Carmen Martinez, OCAO Assistant Area Director, and Jorge Delucca, OCAO Compliance Assistance Specialist staffed an OSHA booth.
   • David Bates, OCAO Area Director attended the OSC Luncheon that was held in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas on May 4 and May 6, 2016.
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health: During Worker Memorial Day, on April 28, 2016, David Bates, OCAO Area Director, and Diana Jones, Oklahoma Department of Labor, read the names of Oklahoma workers that were fatally injured in 2015. Additionally, a display of wooden silhouettes that represented each worker fatally injured in the State of Oklahoma during 2015 was presented.
4. Results

   Alliance activities during this period effectively communicated the need for safety and health training and safety and health management programs in the workplace to hundreds of employers, safety professionals, college students, and family members of workers. Alliance activities are captured in the table located below:

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Individuals Reached or Trained
   April 1, 2016: David Bates, (OCAO AD); Jorge Delucca (OCAO/OSHA); Diana Jones (ODOL); and Betsey Kulakowski (ODOL) participated in the preparation for Workers Memorial Day by participating in the crafting of wooden silhouettes that represented each worker fatally injured in the State of Oklahoma during 2015 at the Oklahoma Safety Council facility.	30
   April 28, 2016: David Bates, (OCAO AD) and Diana Jones (OSHA Consultation) participated in the Workers Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil held at the Oklahoma State Capitol read the names of Oklahoma workers that were fatally injured in 2015. A display of 38 wooden silhouettes that represented each worker fatally injured in the State of Oklahoma during 2015 was presented. The 38 silhouettes were displayed around the activity, with the names and age of victims, fatality event, and the work specialty of the victims.	125
   May 3, 2016: David Bates (OCAO AD) provided a presentation to participants of an OSHA 7405 Falls Hazards Awareness for the Construction Industry class at the Oklahoma Safety Council. The class was part of the National Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. David provided statistics regarding fatal occupational work related accidents that had occurred in the State of Oklahoma, and a contrast of fall from heights in comparison of other causes of fatal accidents occurring in the construction industry. Additionally, Betsey Kulakowski, Oklahoma Department of Labor provided an overview of the OSHA Consultation program.	45
   May 4, 2016: David Bates (OCAO AD) provided an OSHA Update presentation to attendees of the OSC Lunch that was held in Oklahoma City, OK.	41
   May 6, 2016: David Bates (OCAO AD) provided an OSHA update to approximately 15 attendees of OSC Lunch that was held in in Tulsa, OK.	15
   June 16-17, 2016: Jorge Delucca (OCAO CAS) and Jason Hudson (ODOL) staffed two booths and provided OSHA publications during the 2016 Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference that was held in Tulsa, OK.	200
   June 16, 2016: David Bates (OCAO AD) and Joyce Ryel (Superior Energy Services) provided a joint presentation that addressed “Situational Awareness: Personal and Safety Accountability” at the 2016 Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference that was held in Tulsa, OK.	35
   June 16, 2016: Carmen Martinez (OCAO AAD) and Jason Nieuwenhuis (Devon Energy) provided a joint presentation that addressed “Accident Investigation: The Future Starts With the Past” at the 2016 Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference that was held in Tulsa, OK.	90
   June 16, 2016: David Bates (OCAO AD) provided two OSHA Update presentations that addressed the Construction Industry and one that addressed General Industry at the 2016 Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference that was held in Tulsa, OK.	70
   June 16, 2016: Betsey Kulakowski provided a presentation on OSHA Recordkeeping at the 2016 Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference that was held in Tulsa, OK.	35
   TOTAL	686

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Worker’s Memorial Day, April 28, 2017

   National Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 2017

   Oklahoma Safety and Health Conference, June 2017

   Alliance Renewal, June 2017

   Report Prepared by: Jorge Delucca, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Oklahoma City Area Office

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
HOUSTON AREA OFFICES
AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Houston Area Offices, and the Consulate of Mexico in Houston, Texas, hereinafter referred to collectively as “the Participants”;

Recognizing that OSHA’s Alliance Program provides for the establishment of cooperative relationships for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace health and safety;

Recognizing the continuing effort and interest of the Consulate General of Mexico in promoting workers’ rights, health and safety in the workplace;

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in Eastern Texas and others with information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers’ rights in protecting their occupational health and safety, particularly with regards to reducing injuries and fatalities related to fall, electrical, struck-by, and caught in/between hazards, and to help them understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican Nationals in Eastern Texas regarding safety and health hazards in the Construction and General Industries relating to fall, electrical, struck-by, and caught in/between hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican Nationals in Eastern Texas to promote understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and to communicate such information to employers and workers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA 10-Hour Construction and General Industry Outreach Training Programs and other safety related courses.
• To develop workplace health and safety curricula on hazards faced by Mexican Nationals in Eastern Texas.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and links to OSHA’s Web site from the Consulate’s Web site) to Mexican Nationals in Eastern Texas and their employers.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or the Consulate’s conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To participate in “Mobile Consulate” activities and events.
• To share information among DOL personnel and safety and health professionals regarding the Consulates’ good practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by the Consulate and through DOL- or Consulate-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

Promotion of a National Dialogue

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting a national dialogue on workplace health and safety:

• To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers’ rights whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on workplace safety and health, working conditions, and labor rights issues to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace health and safety and understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant intends to meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, the Participants intend to meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

This Arrangement is intended to cease two years from the date of signing. A Participant should endeavor to provide 30 days advance written notice of its intent to discontinue its participation in this Arrangement. This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at <insert city, state>, in duplicate, this <insert day of month (e.g. 12th)> day of <insert month, year>, in the English and Spanish languages:

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Dallas Area Office
And the
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association - Dallas
August 7, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      May 31, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      June 23, 2017 through August 7, 2018

   3. Overview

      The Alliance with the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association in Dallas, and the OSHA Dallas Area Office is directed towards reducing injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the construction industry. The RHCA offers staff, construction contractor-members and their workers, information regarding resources available for employers and workers regarding construction worker safety and health.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Basil Singh, Area Director, Dallas Area Office
      Elias Vela, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Dallas Area Office

      The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association in Dallas

      Yolanda Tafoya, Dallas Office Administrator
      John Martinez, President

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) Elias Vela participated at RHCA Safety Committee meetings. During these visits, OSHA outreach literature was distributed to the attendees.

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

   Emails from RHCA consistently provided information regarding the offering of free safety training being provided in English and Spanish per the Susan B. Harwood Grants program. The Dallas Area Office has printed and posted the "notices" of free construction safety training offered at the front customer waiting area (lobby).

3. Results

   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

   Participation in the alliance has helped maintain and improve the knowledge and sharing of best practices. In addition to the meetings covering National Safety Stand-Down for Falls in Construction, heat stress, distracted driving, distracted driving policies, and other topics, information on fatality trends, and best practices, was provided. During these meetings, OSHA outreach literature was distributed to the attendees.

   Outreach and Communication: Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and ways of communication such information working in Dallas, Texas. To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   July 24, 2017	Meeting to discuss Alliance agreement at DAO	Alliance and safety program collaboration	2
   Aug 25, 2017	Monitored SB Harwood Grants training in Spanish	Focus Four Hazards in Construction	10
   Sep 14, 2017	Membership Breakfast	Written safety programs encouraged. Training programs.	100
   Feb 22, 2018	Pillar Awards: AD & CAS "Safety Minute" Won John Kelly Safety Award	OSHA Pubs in English/Spanish re: Construction worker safety.	400
   Mar 16, 2018	RL Monitored SB Harwood Grants training	Fall Protection in Spanish	14
   April 11, 2018	Dallas ISD $1.6Billion Bond Program Membership Luncheon	OSHA Upcoming safety campaigns and events: National Safety Stand-Down, Safe and Sound, Safety Programs encouraged	150
   May 8, 2018	RHCA Board of Directors Inauguration	Attended and met RHCA Board of Directors at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas	200
   May 11, 2018	RHCA Conference at Mountain View College	OSHA Update, S&H programs	65
   May 31, 2018	Executive Committee Meeting and Alliance renewal agreement signed for three years	Proactive and effective safety programs	20
   TOTAL			961

4. Evaluations

   Previous evaluation was conducted on or about June 23, 2017.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The CAS will meet quarterly with the Safety Committee of the RHCA Dallas, providing information on worker's rights to safe and healthful work at construction sites and employer responsibilities.

   Signed renewal Alliance Agreement for three years at an RHCA Executive Committee meeting during May 31, 2018. Next renewal agreement is due May 31, 2021.

   Report prepared by: Elias Vela, CAS Dallas Area Office August 7, 2018

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
South Texas Exploration and Production Safety Network (STEPS)
December 15, 2008

1. Alliance Background

   Date signed. October 28, 2004

   Date Renewed. October 15, 2008

   Overview

   The purpose of the STEPS Network / OSHA Alliance is the establish a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful workplaces in the oil and gas industry in South Texas through training, outreach, and communication.

   Implementation Team Members

   Marianne McGee, OSHA
   Rick Ingram, BP America Production Co.
   Phil Brazil, H&P Drilling

   Contributors

   Pat Marshall, SoTex Fuels
   Phil Brazil, H&P Drilling
   John Cantu, El Paso Oil and Gas
   Bobby Baber, BP America Production Co.

   Evaluation Period

   October 16, 2007 through September 30, 2008

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   January 16, 2008 Following STEPS meeting Person to person

   April 23, 2008 Following STEPS meeting Person to person

   August 20, 2008 Following STEPS meeting Person to person

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   • Events

     The goal of delivering hazard recognition training was met through the STEPS Network monthly meetings. Approximately three training sessions were conducted at each of the 12 monthly meetings. The subjects include but are not limited to fatigue in the workplace, safety around wireline explosives, fall protection, suspension trauma, machine guarding, MRSA, diesel theft, and the elements of an effective safety and health program.

     Best practices such as hand safety, ergonomics, and safe driving were shared at the STEPS Network and subsequently posted on the website.

     From the STEPS Network a workgroup was formed to address the possibility of developing a common orientation in order to reduce the redundancy required of contractors by the majors. Currently in order to work for any of the major oil companies a contractor is required to send his employees to a separate orientation for each of the majors. With the upcoming approval of the common orientation program, SafeLandUSA, the contractor will only have to attend one orientation program. SafeLandUSA will piloted in South Texas beginning January 2009. Additional details can be found at www.Safelandusa.org.

   • Products
     The STEPS Network has a website that consists of the meeting minutes and PowerPoint presentations of many of the topics presented at the monthly meetings. The website also contains safety alerts, recent incidents, best practices, etc. The website address is www.stepsnetwork.com

     On the SafeLandUSA website one of the STEPS member companies has posted a Contractor HS&E toolbox to assist small employer in developing safety and health polices. Additional details can be found at www.Safelandusa.org.

   Outreach and Communication

   • Events

     Similar industry networks have been formed in Oklahoma, West Texas, East Texas, New Mexico and Wyoming. Currently other geographical areas such as Louisiana, Houston, Colorado are beginning to organize similar networks.

     Numerous STEPS members have assisted in the development of the various networks through advising and mentoring.

     Several STEPS members were involved in planning the First Annual OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference in Houston December 2-3, 2008.

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   • Events One STEPS member is on the advisory committee for the NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda for exploration and production.

4. Results

   The STEPS Network / OSHA Alliance has been very effective in creating an open dialogue between the local oil and gas industry and OSHA as is illustrated by the expansion of the network to other areas and the forming of the National Exploration and Production Safety Network.

   The participation of the STEPS membership in promoting safety and health in the oil and gas industry has been visible through the OSHA Oil and Gas Conference, SafeLandUSA, NIOSH NORA participation, and industry benchmarking.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	77,607 English 3,866 Spanish 53,769 English 3,049 Spanish
   Training and outreach at the STEPS Network Monthly meetings (12)	Approximately 75 attendees each month
   Outreach to Devon contractors during annual meeting	100
   Outreach to El Paso Production contractors during annual meeting	20
   Numerous presentations by the STEPS President, Vice-President and Secretary and OSHA to industry representatives
   International Association of Drilling Contractors Rig Move Committee	75
   Outreach to other areas interested in developing a STEPS Network in their area.	300
   Participation by OSHA and STEPS members in the Texas Oil and Gas Association Roundtables.	50
   TOTAL	1,445

   Activities

   October 17, 2007 STEPS meeting, fatality update, and presentations on fatigue in the workplace, hunting safety, OSHA recordkeeping requirements.

   November 21, 2007 STEPS Meeting, fatality update.

   December 19, 2007 STEPS Meeting, fatality update.

   January 16, 2008 STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and presentations on incident trends for US land drilling operations, non-fatal statistics in the oil and gas industry, and developing a safety and health program.

   February 20, 2008 STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and presentations on pipeline damage prevention and the national one call number, tension limiter device, and suspension trauma.

   March 19, 2008 STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and presentations on the OSHA inspection process, and rigging.

   April 23, 2007 STEPS Meeting, fatality update and presentation on severe weather, planning for severe weather.

   May 21, 2008 STEPS Meeting, fatality update and presentation on rigging.

   June 18, 2008 STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and presentations on case management, and heat related illnesses.

   July 16, 2008 STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and presentations on MRSA, diesel theft and mismatched hammer unions.

   August 20, 2008 STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and presentations on the new employer paid PPE standard, innovations in driver safety and working safely with wireline explosives.

   September 17, 2008 STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and presentations on composite risk management, fire safety and prevention.

ANNUAL AREA ALLIANCE REPORT
OSHA/ Workers Defense Project
September 7, 2011

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   July 15, 2010

   Alliance Overview.

   To provide outreach to immigrant workers, provide training on OSHA regulations, policies and procedures to Worker's Defense Project employees and volunteers to foster cooperation and to further the dialogue on safety and health.

   Implementation Team Members.

   R. Casey Perkins, Area Director, OSHA

   Cristina Tzintun, Workers Defense Project

   Construction Safety and Health Inc. was a signatory on the alliance, but did not participate in the alliance due to conflicts with when WDP wanted to schedule the worker OSHA 10 hour training sessions.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   In person meetings were held on 9-12-10, 1-26-11, 3-9-11, and 4-20-11 to discuss implementation of the alliance.

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   This report covers the period between July 15, 2010 to July 15, 2011.

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education
     • OSHA conducted training on 9-12-10 on OSHA inspections, and the complaint process. Approximately 30 WDP employees and volunteers attended.
     • OSHA participated in two OSHA 10 hour classes sponsored by WDP on 4-9-11 and 6-11-11. OSHA did a question and answer session with workers that attended the class. OSHA provided WDP with OSHA pamphlets on heat stress, and a variety of construction related materials in Spanish for them to distribute to workers that visit the WDP offices.
     • OSHA participated in two intake nights on 4-19-11 and 7-19-11. WDP conducts intake nights to allow workers to make complaints about workplace safety issues and nonpayment of wages complaints.
   • Outreach and Communication
     • The OSHA CAS provided construction hazard photos to WDP for use in their training materials.
     • The 11c Supervisor conducted a training session for WDP employees and volunteers on 6-28-11 covering whistleblower laws that they enforce.
     • OSHA distributed boxes of OSHA publications on 8-25-10, 4-9-11, and 6-11-11 in Spanish for distribution to workers that visit the WDP offices.
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • OSHA Area Director and CAS attended the WDP Worker Memorial Day Event on 4-28-11, held at the Texas State Capitol. OSHA CAS also attended a Faith In Action event on 2-17-11 and interfaced with pastors from local churches. The event focused on the problems immigrant workers have with unsafe working conditions and wage theft.

   Alliance Products

   • Training and Education
     • The WDP has developed an OSHA 10 hour class in English and Spanish as part of their Harwood grant with assistance from the Austin office.
   • Outreach and Communication
     • At least 160 employees have been trained to date.
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • Events were held to highlight heat stress and the need to provide water on construction sites and for Workers Memorial Day.

4. Results

   The alliance has impacted Spanish speaking workers by offering free OSHA 10 hour classes, and through the development of targeted training materials in Spanish for teaching the OSHA 10 hour class offered by WDP.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA 10 hour classes	100
   Training for WDP staff	90
   Distributed OSHA pamphlets Assisted workers with safety concerns	500 20
   TOTAL	710

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The alliance plans to train additional Hispanic workers through the alliance.

   Report Prepared by: Joann Natarajan

   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
EL PASO AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
T&T STAFF MANAGEMENT, INC.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) El Paso Area Office and T&T Staff Management, Inc., continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and T&T Staff Management Inc., hereby renew "in part" the Alliance signed January 9, 2004, and renewed August 14, 2007, August 25, 2009, September 2, 2011, September 26, 2013, and September 10, 2015, with a continued emphasis on preventing exposure to construction and general industry safety hazards (such as but not limited to falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in or between). Specifically, OSHA and T&T Staff Management, Inc., are committed to providing T&T Staff Management, Inc., members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and T&T Staff Management, Inc., recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the construction rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, such as falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in or between and heat illness hazards including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on construction issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on construction and general industry safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by providing safety information during visits to members' jobsites and involving employees during jobsite assessments, inspections and audits.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education objectives:

• To develop effective training and education programs for construction workers regarding such as but not limited to falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in or between and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA 10 Hour Construction and General Industry courses in English and Spanish.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication objectives:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the T&T Staff Management, Inc., Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or T&T Staff Management, Inc., conferences, local meetings, or other safety training events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding T&T Staff Management, Inc., good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the El Paso Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for three years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 26^th day of September, 2018.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
South Texas Exploration and Production Safety Network (STEPS)
October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006

1. Alliance Background

   Signed October 20, 2004

   Alliance Overview

   The purpose of the STEPS Network / OSHA Alliance is the establish a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful workplaces in the oil and gas industry in South Texas through training, outreach, and communication.

   Implementation Team Members

   Marianne McGee, OSHA
   Rick Ingram, BP America Production Co.
   Javier Balderas, Halliburton
   Joe Bustamante, Professional Safety Associates Inc.

   Contributors

   Tonna Marcyes, TDI Workers Safety
   John Buehrig, ExxonMobil
   Tony Jones, SANTOS USA
   John Cantu, El Paso Oil and Gas
   Ted Reed, BJ Services

   Evaluation Period.

   October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   October 6, 2005	Halliburton Corpus Christi Office	Person to person and teleconference
   June 1, 2006	Halliburton Corpus Christi Office	Person to person

3. Activities and Products

   Training and Education

   • Events

     The goal of delivering hazard recognition training was met through the STEPS Network monthly meetings. Approximately three training sessions were conducted at each of the 12 monthly meetings. The subjects include but are not limited to emergency preparedness, hand safety, recording injuries and illnesses, OSHA inspection procedures, load securement, legal liabilities, sustainability and hazardous waste manifest requirements.

     Best practices such as hand safety, ergonomics, and safe driving were shared at the STEPS Network and subsequently posted on the website.

   • Products

     The STEPS Network has a website that consists of the meeting minutes and PowerPoint presentations of many of the topics presented at the monthly meetings. The website also contains safety alerts, recent incidents, best practices, etc. The website address is www.stepsnetwork.com

   Outreach and Communication

   • Events

     OSHA conducted training sessions including the CCAO Fatality Reduction Initiative, a review of the enhanced enforcement program, general OSHA information and recordkeeping.

     Two STEPS Executive Committee members did a presentation on the STEPS Network and their Alliance with OSHA and Texas Worker’s Compensation Commission (TWCC) at the Texas Safety Summit sponsored by the TWCC.

     The STEPS President and an OSHA representative met with contractors for a large independent and discussed recent fatalities and the STEPS Network.

     One STEPS member was approved as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star site.

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   Events

   Many members of the STEPS Network are strong advocates for safety and health improvement in the oil and gas industry and actively discuss the issue at various meetings such as the American Petroleum Institute (API) local chapter meetings, Association of Energy Servicing Contractors meetings, as well as other industry meetings.

   The STEPS Past President and an OSHA representative met with representatives of the majors to discuss a possible unified orientation program. This project is currently under development and will require that all employees attend a unified orientation session that is recognized by the majors.

4. Results

   The STEPS Network / OSHA Alliance has been very effective in creating an open dialogue between the local oil and gas industry and OSHA. OSHA receives numerous inquires from the STEPS membership regarding safety and health issues and injury and illness recordability.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Training and outreach at the STEPS Network Monthly meetings (12)	Approximately 60 attendees each month
   Outreach to the local chapter of the AESC	40
   Presentation to the Texas Safety Summit on safety and health in the oil and gas industry and the alliance	Approximately 400 attendees
   Outreach to Devon contractors during annual meeting	60
   Outreach to El Paso Production contractors during annual meeting	30
   Numerous presentations by the STEPS President, Vice-President and Secretary and OSHA to industry representatives
   Texas Department of Insurance Office of Worker Safety taught classes on blood-borne pathogens, job hazard analysis and hazard communication	45
   Radio Broadcast on SafeNation Radio on the STEPS Network
   TOTAL	1295

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Monthly training and outreach meetings are planned for the next year.

   Due to the success it is recommended that this alliance be continued.

   STEPS Activities for Oct. 2005 to Sept. 2006

   October 16, 2005	STEPS meeting, fatality update
   November 16, 2005	STEPS Meeting, fatality update
   December 21, 2005	STEPS Meeting, fatality update
   January 17-20, 2006	VPP audit of STEPS member, BP America
   January 18, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update, OSHA 300 Log and Summary requirements
   February 15, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update. TDI Quarterly training: Blood-borne pathogens
   March 15, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and Texas Oil and Gas Association seminar
   April 19, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update
   April 26, 2006	Recordkeeping training for STEPS member
   May 4, 2006	Presentation on STEPS for Devon Contractors
   May 17, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update. TDI quarterly training: Job Hazard Analysis
   May 18, 2006	STEPS Executive Committee members (2) addressed the Texas Safety Summit
   June 1, 2006	Planning meeting for June STEPS meeting
   June 6, 2006	STEPS member BP America becomes a VPP Star
   June 14, 2006	Fatality Reduction Initiative and STEPS info for AESC
   June 21, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update
   June 29, 2006	Meeting with the Texas Oil and Gas Association regarding an alliance.
   July 19, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update and Fatality Reduction Initiative
   August 16, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and General OSHA Inspections. TDI quarterly training: Hazard Communication.
   August 19, 2006	SafeNation Radio Broadcast re: STEPS
   September 20, 2006	STEPS Meeting, fatality update, and Enhanced Enforcement Program

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
DALLAS REGIONAL OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE ASSOCIATION OF ENERGY SERVICE COMPANIES

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Dallas Regional Office and The Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and AESC hereby renew the Alliance signed September 24, 2013, with a continued emphasis on providing AESC members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to all hazards in the Well-Servicing industry and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and AESC recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives related to raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

• To share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on Well-Servicing industry safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on related safety and health issues.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education objectives:

• To develop effective training and education programs for Well-Servicing regarding Rig Inspections and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for Well-Servicing to promote understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of 10-Hour Safety courses.
• To promote participation in the OSHCON program, and utilize OSHCON’s extensive video library.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication objectives:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the AESC Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. OSHA will write an article quarterly for the Well-Servicing magazine.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or AESC conferences, local meetings, or other Oil and Gas Safety Conference events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding AESC good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants. Deliver or arrange for delivery of well-servicing field-training courses for OSHA compliance and consultation officers.
• To promote the AESC Alliance with other OSHA offices to foster interaction within other areas of the country.

OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party’s products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Dallas Regional Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 17th day of February, 2016

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
SAN ANTONIO AREA OFFICE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
HISPANIC CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION DE SAN ANTONIO

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) San Antonio Area Office and The Hispanic Contractors Association De San Antonio recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and The Hispanic Contractors Association De San Antonio hereby form an Alliance to provide The Hispanic Contractors Association De San Antonio members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to work place hazards in the construction and general industries. This will accomplished by addressing fall, electrical, machine and struck by hazards, other safety issues, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). In developing this Alliance, OSHA and The Hispanic Contractors Association De San Antonio recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on construction and general industry site hazard recognition and employee injury prevention to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by ensuring that workers understand their right to work in a safe and healthful work place and to that safety is everyone's responsibility.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals

• To develop effective training and education programs for the construction and general industries regarding fall protection and prevention, electrical safe practices, machine guarding, struck by, trenching and excavation hazards and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for both the construction and general industries to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA 10 hour safety courses and fall protection courses.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the Hispanic Contractors Association De San Antonio Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or Hispanic Contractors Association De San Antonio conferences, local meetings, or other safety and health events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding safety and health good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
• To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on workers' rights, Latino work force and residential construction industry that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party's products or services.

These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services. An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the San Antonio Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 2nd day of September, 2011